Electroionic processing system
AssigneeBioionix, Inc.
InventorsKenneth J. Schlager, Stephen H. Gorski
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Abstract
The present invention provides an electroionic processing system having a high frequency alternating current (AC) power source for treating potable water, process water, wastewater, biosolids, sludge, primary effluent, secondary effluent, and other biochemical processing functions, including producing hydrogen peroxide and other useful chemicals. An electromagnetic field is generated and coupled to an electrolytic treatment apparatus by a direct coupling apparatus and method, a capacitive coupling apparatus and method, and an inductive coupling apparatus and method. The present invention further comprises a process controller and a plurality of analyzers for monitoring various treatment process variables to adjust and optimize the process as necessary.
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An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a high frequency AC power source coupled to a flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell.
An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a high frequency AC power source coupled to a flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell;
- wherein said ionic current flow generates hydrogen peroxide in said aqueous solution.
An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a high frequency AC power source coupled to a flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell;
- wherein said ionic current flow generates hydroxyl radicals in said aqueous solution.
A method for electroionic disinfection and oxidation of an aqueous solution, the method comprising the steps of:
- passing said aqueous solution through a flow cell;
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- supplying a high frequency AC power source to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said electrodes flow cell.
An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and/or oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a flow cell through which said aqueous solution flows therethrough;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell.
An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and/or oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a flow cell through which said aqueous solution flows therethrough;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell;
- wherein hydrogen peroxide is produced in said aqueous solution.
An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and/or oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a flow cell through which said aqueous solution flows therethrough;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell;
- wherein hydroxyl radicals are produced in said aqueous solution.
An electroionic apparatus for lowering organic compound concentrations in an aqueous solution comprising:
- an inductive treatment cell including at least one coil wrapped around at least one core, said inductive treatment cell positioned in a flow system through which said aqueous solution passes therethrough;
- a capacitor coupled to said at least one coil of said inductive treatment cell;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said capacitor and said inductive treatment cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said capacitor and said inductive treatment cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said inductive treatment cell and creating an ionic current flow in said inductive treatment cell.
An electroionic apparatus for lowering organics in a aqueous solution comprising:
- a treatment cell including at least two spaced-apart electrodes positioned in a flow system through which said aqueous solution flows;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said electrodes in said treatment cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said treatment cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said treatment cell and creating an ionic current flow between said electrodes;
- wherein each of said electrodes includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein said first surface of each electrode is coated with a dielectric material having a low coefficient of friction, and wherein said dielectric material is in contact with said aqueous solution forming capacitively-coupled electrodes for capacitively-coupling said treatment cell to said aqueous solution.
An electroionic apparatus for lowering organics in an aqueous solution comprising:
- a treatment cell including at least two spaced-apart electrodes positioned in a flow system through which said aqueous solution passes therethrough;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said electrodes in said treatment cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said treatment cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said treatment cell and creating an ionic current flow between said electrodes.
An electroionic apparatus for treating wastewater and/or potable water comprising:
- a flow cell;
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- a high frequency AC power source coupled to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell;
- wherein said wastewater and/or potable water flows through said flow cell for disinfecting and oxidizing said wastewater and/or potable water.
A flow cell assembly for disinfection of wastewater and/or potable water wherein said wastewater and/or potable water flows through a flow cell, said flow cell assembly comprising:
- a high frequency AC power supply coupled to an electronic circuit which is coupled to said flow cell, said power supply including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power supply creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell.
A method for electroionically processing aqueous solutions, said method comprising the steps of:
- passing said aqueous solutions through a flow cell;
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- applying a high frequency AC power source to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell.
A method for disinfecting and/or oxidizing aqueous solutions, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a flow cell for aqueous solutions to flow through said flow cell;
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- applying a high frequency AC power source to said flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell.
A method of generating hydrogen peroxide, said method comprising the steps of:
- applying a high frequency AC power source to a flow cell with an aqueous solution flowing therethrough, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching transformer coupled to said power amplifier for connecting said signal to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell for generating hydrogen peroxide.
An electroionic apparatus for disinfection and oxidation of an aqueous solution comprising:
- a high frequency AC power source coupled to a flow cell, said power source including a signal generator supplying a high frequency AC signal to a power amplifier for amplifying the signal and an impedance matching means for matching the impedance of said power source to said flow cell, said power source creating an electromagnetic field within said flow cell and creating an ionic current flow in said flow cell.
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